Oakland County Animal Adoption Center takes in over 6,000 animals each year. Some of these animals are dropped off by their owners, others have been abandoned and were strays. The animals at the adoption center are mostly cats and dogs, and there are plenty of them looking for some socialization and a little bit of exercise.

Do you ever wish you could simply speak with a doctor about a health issue without having to schedule an appointment or worry about costs? Botsford Hospital has a free program which enables you to learn about various health issues in a relaxing atmosphere.

An Easter basket is a holiday tradition so Delta Dental of Michigan is reminding the Easter Bunny and parents that a basket filled with chocolate is better for teeth than one overflowing with jellybeans.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and Blue Care Network are teaming up with Detroit Lion quarterback Matthew Stafford to battle childhood obesity and promote healthy living with a video contest for kids in 4th grade through 8th grade. The child who submits the winning video entry will receive a school assembly featuring Matthew Stafford and host his/her own healthy lifestyle video blog series at aHealthierMichigan.org!

Crittenton Hospital Medical Center (Rochester) Now Offers Certified Nurse Midwives To Promote A Peaceful Birthing Experience With Less Technology

The practice of seeking a natural birth experience with less use of technology is becoming increasing popular and many local hospitals are taking notice. Crittenton Hospital Medical Center, for example, offers a Midwifery program for expectant mothers in Oakland County and Metro Detroit, MI.

The City of Rochester Hills Fire Department offers free CPR classes for residents of Rochester Hills as well as free CPR classes for the rest of Oakland County and Metro Detroit, Michigan.

Tips and advice for parents of a child suffering from Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE)

I've written a few posts of our battle with my daughter's Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EE). EE is a disease that is an allergic reaction in the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Eosinophilic Esophagitis is an inflammatory condition in which the wall of the esophagus becomes filled with large numbers of eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. The most common symptoms of EE in children are abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, coughing, and failure to thrive. Basically, EE equates to having severe (or numerous) food allergies.

Our church holds a family style catechism program one day/month. Our last session had an interesting discussion topic of setting aside time for kids to spend in "quiet." They called it spiritual discipline.

I want to respect everyone's views and beliefs by saying that I think this applies to everyone, regardless of religious preference. I'm going to try and present this from a non-religious format because the benefits are there regardless.